Below, we examine developments in strikes in Greece since 1975, examining the trends in industrial action and the factors which have been cited as explaining them, largely by trade union-oriented researchers. According to one Greek commentator, in general terms the factors upon which strike action
Social security is at the top of the Greek industrial relations agenda in mid-2001, following government proposals for reform of the system, particularly in the area of pensions. Trade unions have staged two 24-hour general strikes, and in May the Greek General Confederation of Labour (GSEE)
In late July 2000, the Greek General Confederation of Labour (GSEE) requested the government to take the legislative action necessary to implement a number of provisions of the National General Collective Agreement for 2000-2001 relating to pay, leave and policies to support the long-term unemployed
In early September 1999, the General Confederation of Greek Labour (GSEE) presented its positions on pensions. The trade unions downplay the importance of demographic trends, taken alone, and stress the importance of economic policy and renewal of the labour force.